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It takes time to hone and propel a higher purpose in life, just as much it takes leisure to mature, or mellow.Opinion
Mystic Mantra: A reminder of your mortality

The body has a memory of its own, which functions in its own way.

11 Jan 2020 1:02 AM GMT

Several doctors have agreed that a laptop hurting the sperm count in males or the egg fertility in females should be of least concern. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Here's how you can undo perils of too much screen time

Increasing strength and fitness may offset the adverse health consequences of spending leisure time sitting down and...

24 May 2018 12:48 PM GMT

Earlier studies had shown significant abnormalities in the white matter in the brains of people who had experienced child abuse (Photo: AFP)Life
Close relationships in midlife tied to lower mortality for child abuse...

Supportive relationships in adulthood may effectively combat or reverse the negative health consequences of childhood...

6 March 2018 3:41 AM GMT

The new research should help to quell fears instilled in female cyclists after several small studies suggested a link between cycling and sexual and urinary dysfunction. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Cycling to work can help you live longer

More active patterns of travel were associated with a reduced risk of incident and fatal CVD and all-cause mortality in...

22 May 2018 8:15 AM GMT

People who suffer from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their mortality risk by 30%. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Vitamin D reduces early mortality: study

The right amount of vitamin D reduces the risk of death substantially.

3 March 2018 7:59 AM GMT

Gender-based discrimination towards girls doesnt simply prevent them from being born, it may also cause the death of those who are born. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Sex bias kills 240,000 infant girls in India yearly: study

Gender-based discrimination towards girls doesn't simply prevent them from being born, it may also cause the death of...

15 May 2018 3:19 PM GMT

Social isolation, but not loneliness ... remained as an independent risk factor for mortality. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Are lonely hearts prone to cardiovascular disease?

Despite dodgy lifestyle habits, social isolation boosted the risk of dying by 30 per cent.

27 March 2018 6:15 AM GMT

Ramesh Jayanti Gohil died of an alleged heart attack in his cell at Arthur Road Jail on Saturday. (Photo: medimoon.com/Representational Image)Life
Risk of cardiovascular disease varies widely among states in India:...

CVD has emerged as a leading cause of death in India.

20 Jun 2018 8:51 AM GMT

Parental provision of alcohol is associated with risk, not with protection. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Average lifetime alcohol intake may determine risks of cancer,...

Even light-to-moderate levels of alcohol intake have previously been linked to increased cancer risk.

20 Jun 2018 3:14 AM GMT

Researchers say walking faster could help you live longer. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Walking faster may add years to your life

Separating the effect of one specific aspect of physical activity and understanding its association with risk of early...

3 Jun 2018 9:10 AM GMT

A good nights sleep can work wonders for overall well being (Photo: AFP)Life
Sleeping for more than 8 hours each night increases likelihood of...

Scientific study reveals a 47 per cent higher risk of heart disease and strokes for those who sleep more.

8 Aug 2018 5:49 AM GMT

Osteoporosis is a progressive condition in which bones become structurally weak and are more likely to fracture or break. (Photo:Pixabay)Life
Broken bones tied to increased risk of death for up to 10 years

The risk of dying is highest in the year immediately after the fracture.

11 Aug 2018 8:57 AM GMT

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